The Department of Genetics own Scott Young (Grants Manager) received the 黑料网 SOM Dean鈥檚 Performance Award for his 鈥渆xceptional contributions to research processes and innovations鈥� during the Annual SOM Staff Summit at the 黑料网 Friday Center on October 3, 2023.
Scott was critical and essential to the department鈥檚 highest-ever grant funding year (>$49M) in FY23.
The award was presented by Chair of Genetics Dr. Fernando Pardo-Manuel de Villena.
Also nominated were other Genetics staff members including:
Dr. Sabrina Powell for 鈥渆xceptional contributions in support to our learners in becoming healthcare leaders in the future鈥�
Cara Marlow for 鈥減roviding exceptional support to assist our faculty in excelling in their academic pursuits鈥�
Dr. Grace Byfield for 鈥渕aking an impact at the community, state, national and/or global levels鈥�
John Cornett for 鈥渕aking exceptional contributions to value diversity and a sense of belonging at the SOM鈥�
Mike Harriss for 鈥渕aking an extraordinary contribution to an administrative function or process that improves the day-to-day operation of SOM鈥�
The Department of Genetics has truly exceptional and dedicated staff who take pride in their work, go the extra mile, and always 鈥済et to yes鈥� to ensure the ongoing success of our research, education, and service missions.